Medication-Enhanced Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Recent Findings on Oxytocin’s Involvement in the Neurobiology and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Abstract: Background: Traumatic experiences may result in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is characterized as an exaggerated fear response that cannot be extinguished over time or in safe environments. What are beneficial psychotherapeutic treatment options for PTSD patients? Can oxytocin (OXT), which is involved in the stress response, and safety learning, ameliorate PTSD symptomatology and enhance psychotherapeutic effects? Here, we will review recent studies regarding OXT’s potential to enhance psychotherapeutic therapies for PTSD treatment. Method: We conducted a literature review on the neurobiological underpinnings of PTSD especially focusing on OXT’s involvement in the biology and memory formation of PTSD. Furthermore, we researched successful psychotherapeutic treatments for PTSD patients and discuss how OXT may facilitate observed psychotherapeutic effects. Results: For a relevant proportion of PTSD patients, existing psychotherapies are not beneficial. OXT may be a prom.... https://cpe.psychopen.eu/index.php/cpe/article/view/3645
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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Medication-Enhanced Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Recent Findings on Oxytocin’s Involvement in the Neurobiology and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ; volume:3 ; number:4 ; day:23 ; month:12 ; year:2021
Clinical psychology in Europe ; 3, Heft 4 (23.12.2021)
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Preckel, Katrin
Trautmann, Sebastian
Kanske, Philipp
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10.32872/cpe.3645
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022010804150862414198
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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- Trautmann, Sebastian
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